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Australia

Facebook will lift Australia news ban after striking payment deal

On February 18, 2021, Facebook hit back at publishers and the government with a sudden decision to block news on its platform across the entire country.

Europe Decoded

Facebook Oversight Board announces first six cases for review

All cases involve a decision where Facebook originally decided to remove user content.

World News

Zuckerberg tells Europe: regulate social media or China will set rules

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg wants Europe to regulate social media on political advertising and privacy — or risk losing ground to “authoritarian” rules from China.

USA

Facebook stands firm on political advert policies

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Europe Decoded

Does Facebook's new policy on 'deepfakes' go far enough?

The social media giant announced it would remove videos which are digitally altered to make people saying fictional things.

USA

Zuckerberg defends currency project, admits he's not 'ideal messenger'

Mark Zuckerberg's statement provides the clearest indication yet that the Libra digital currency project announced earlier this year faces an uphill battle.

USA

Facebook chief Zuckerberg testifies before US Congress

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg testifies before US Congress

USA

Zuckerberg says Facebook looking at ways to police deepfake content

The social media platform was criticised last month for not removing an altered video of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, which had been slowed so she appeared to be slurring.

France

Facebook to hand over data on hate speech suspects to French courts

In a world first, the social media giant has agreed to give names of French users who are suspected of using hate speech on its site to courts.

World News

XPLAINER | Deepfakes threat - who is behind the new AI phenomenon?

XPLAINER | Deepfakes have caused cross-continent tension, with many arguing it represents a threat to modern democracy

France

Macron meets Facebook chief Zuckerberg

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg travelled to Paris on Friday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, who is putting pressure on the social media mogul to honour pledges to crack down on the spread of misinformation and hate speech.

World News

Who are the richest people in the world? Forbes releases latest list

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos tops Forbes' rich list, worth a staggering $131 billion dollars, that's more than €115 billion euros.

USA

Euroviews. It's time for Congress to protect Facebook users, since Facebook won't

The company's inability or unwillingness to change its ways makes America, and Americans, less secure.

USA

Facebook shareholders call for Zuckerberg to step down as chair

Pressure is mounting on Zuckerberg to step down as Facebook chairman after several major shareholders called for more accountability following a string of controversies.

Business

Instagram founders stand down

The founders of photo-sharing app Instagram are leaving the company amidst rumours of tensions with parent company Facebook

World News

How worried should Facebook be after its market collapse?

Facebook's profit warning brought a record US stock market dive, but despite major challenges over privacy and fake news the social media giant remains... a giant.

World

How local artists are decorating Facebook’s walls

With more than 27,000 employees and 55 offices worldwide, Facebook is constantly seeking emerging artists to decorate its walls and office furnishings.

World News

Atom bomb to Facebook: How inventor's remorse works

NBC Left Field and Euronews take a look at inventors who were faced with the negative consequences of their inventions, and how society today addresses new technologies ethically.

Economy

Stage set for shareholders' revolt at Facebook

At the company's annual AGM six shareholder proposals, all opposed by Facebook, could end Zuckerberg's dominance at the helm of his company.

Europe News

European politicians express anger at lack of bite during Zuckerberg h

Facebook's boss accused of evasion while EP leaders' choice of format for question and answer session slammed as inadequate.